RV Setup & Breakdown for Newbies with 👍 List

We wanted to share with you how to setup and breakdown your RV/Travel Trailer! This is a step-by-step process that can help you avoid costly mistakes. We hope this information is useful as you enjoy your outdoor RV adventures!
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[@childs62]

Thank you both. My wife and I are about as green as they come regarding camping. As a matter of fact, we are so green that we haven't even purchased our trailer yet. 😃 However, we figured that it's better to learn some things now, so we know what to look for when we are ready to purchase one. For example, I think that Rhino Flush could be a game changer! looking forward to more of your tips for camping with an RV. God Bless!

[@OutsidebySide]

@CHILDS62 We are so happy to hear our video has been helpful and love hearing that you guys have gone green! Thanks for watching and hope you guys have joined our community by subscribing to our channel! Happy camping! 😀

[@luciastan64]

I need to thank you both for making this video! The step by step, although it may be boring to some, was a must for me. I've never owned an RV and will be purchasing this May and am doing this alone (my kids think I'm cukoo!). The setup and breakdown were some of my fears just because of the unknown factor. You two helped with that and now it's not as scary as before. Hey, no one is born knowing how to do this stuff 😆🤷‍♀ so these types of tutorials help!!! It all makes sense now. 👍

[@OutsidebySide]

@luciastan64 We are so happy to hear that our video has been helpful! Congratulations on your upcoming travel trailer and if you have any questions after purchasing it, feel free to contact us! You only know what you know and that’s why we are making videos. Our goal is education! Happy camping to you! 🥳

[@AprilYahBatEphraim]

Right there with you , just got one and don't know anything yet lol

[@OutsidebySide]

@@AprilYahBatEphraim Let us know if we can help! 🤩

[@luciastan64]

@@AprilYahBatEphraim Baptism by fire! Go for it. Maybe practice close to home first. We have a couple rv spots in town so that's my plan. 🙂 Good luck and have fun!

[@kirkallen5909]

How big of rhino hose do you have?

[@sean2148]

I like to put my camper just a hair up in the front and a hair lower on the non camp side to have my a/c condensation run that way. It doesn’t take much

[@OutsidebySide]

@Sean2148 Yes, we have definitely learned that over the years! Thanks for the tip & thanks for watching! 😀

[@paulc8092]

Hi ObS, still consider myself a newbie as got my small TT 5 years ago and used about 10 times so far except for 2020 as it sat unused due to the pandemic and a minor physical ailment to recover from. I always do a walk around visually scanning up & down, often twice after hooking up for going and for leaving the campsite. Also do a light check (L/R turn, brake) for the 7 pin trailer connection, forgot a couple of times myself! For all sewer functions use any color hose but white or blue as those are used for potable water, sure you knew that but for those who don't know. Also the sinks and bathtub are handy for storage of items during transit. Everything else is on the floor in containers or on the bed. Any breakable items like ceramic cups should be in the back of cabinets behind the plastics, learned the hard way when my small bungee cords tied around cabinet handles were not secured tight enough, God Bless!!!

[@OutsidebySide]

@Paul C Great observation on the sewer house color and wonderful to always triple check things. Thank you for the tips! We always watch and learn throughout the years. It’s definitely an educational process! 🤩

[@movedownsouthfilms936]

Thanks for the video. Just bought my first camper today and had no idea how to set it up. This video is easy to understand and to the point. Thank you.

[@OutsidebySide]

@movedownsouthfilms936 Congrats on your new camper and thanks for watching! We created a more detailed video that also might help you. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52YpGSBo7R1haM We hope you subscribe to our channel for more RV helpful information! 🤩

[@rollandsaxton]

Thanks for the howto as we just bought our first travel trailer 😀 and we're newbies for sure. When you were explaining the water regulator did that outside noise or kids screaming throw you off. The look on your face says your train of thought was gone or was it everytime you began to talk the noise got louder. Lol. Don't you love videoing and every noise possible seems to be there. Thanks again I gave you a sub

[@OutsidebySide]

@Rolland Saxton Prospecting & Exploring AZ Congratulations on your first travel trailer & hope you enjoy! It’s a super fun life! The outside noise is always an issue when we video! Lol. There will be no kids until we start the video & then there’s 20 next to us! 😂 We just subscribed to your channel as well and thanks for watching & subscribing! Happy camping! 🥳

[@eldrishobal]

This is an amazing video for us newbies! I just purchased the 2022 version of this trailer and need so much help. Lol! One question I have is how do you run it on propane only?

[@OutsidebySide]

@eldrishobal Congratulations on your new trailer! We are so happy to hear that our video has been helpful. You can only run certain items on propane such as the furnace, stove, water heater and the refrigerator. The A/C or any electrical items cannot be run on propane. We hope you subscribe as we do have a more detailed setup & breakdown video that can be helpful! Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@mariofsantana3952]

fill the water heater tank with water first then turn on the water heater to protect the heating elements they will last longer

[@OutsidebySide]

@mariofsantana3952 Thank you for your recommendation! We appreciate you taking time to watch our video and comment! 🤩

[@sheryledaly4782]

I am taking my used Class B out this week and this will be my first set up by myself. Thanks for having the video. It was helpful. thanks for making it easy to understand and giving some of the do's and don'ts. Thanks

[@OutsidebySide]

@Sheryle Daly We are so happy to hear that our video has been helpful. We recently made a new setup & breakdown that is a bit more detailed we think will help as well. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52YpGSBo7R1haM Please let us know how everything goes on your first setup by yourself & feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Thank you for watching our video & happy camping! 🤩

[@emesselt]

We leave just a bit of water in the toilet to keep the valve from drying out and maintaining a vapor trap for the black water tank.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Eric Messelt yes, that is a great idea! Thank you for sharing! We appreciate you watching our video and please subscribe to our channel! 🤩

[@3yrsncounting]

Love this video! Just bought our first travel trailer and we will definitely be referring back to it when we go out. Thx

[@OutsidebySide]

@5yrsncounting Congratulations on your first travel trailer! We are so happy to hear our video has been helpful! We just released a new setup & breakdown that is more detailed we also think will be beneficial: Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52YpGSBo7R1haM Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe to our channel & happy camping! 🤩

[@cowboysnation1]

Great video thank you thank you thank you!!! I just bought mine heading camping this Friday iam excited!!

[@OutsidebySide]

@raymonopez6639 Congratulations on your new trailer! We are so happy to hear that our video has been helpful! Thanks for watching! Happy camping! 🚌🪵☀️

[@georgiahoneybees]

Thank you guys

[@OutsidebySide]

@Lorie Marchant Thank you for watching our video! 🤩

[@sarahguy8344]

I am a newbie and enjoyed watching your video. It was so easy to take notes from as I viewed the video as well. Thank you for your time in making such a useful video. Where is the checklist that was mentioned somewhere, I thought.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Sarah Guy We are so glad to hear our video has helped. Thank you for watching! We have the checklist on our website. Here is the link: outsidebyside.net/travel-trailer-tips What trailer did you purchase? Please let us know if you have any questions. We would appreciate your support support by subscribing to our channel! Happy camping! 🤩

[@therealheszha]

Little late to the party but this was the 1st video of y'all's and this was legit one of the most helpful and useful!!! Very very informative #1stTimeISawTheBun

[@OutsidebySide]

@THIS IS REAL LIFE YA’LL Thanks Heather! Better late than never! 🤩 Yes, this vid seems to be very informative & we are super grateful we have been able to help so many! Thanks for watching! #TheBunNeedsHerOwnChannel 😂

[@barbarahayton6157]

I'm a newbie and appreciate your video to help me learn. I like your presentation, down to earth without trying to be "cute." I've subscribed and look forward to learning more and sharing your travels. Stay safe.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Barbara Hayton Thank you for taking time to comment & for watching our video! We appreciate you subscribing and glad to hear this video has helped! 🤩

[@LarryTyson-t5z]

great video!!!!!! first one we've that was easy and simple to understand.

[@OutsidebySide]

@user-wr4zr6bq1y We are so happy to hear and thanks for watching! Please let us know if you have any questions! 🤩

[@FantasyFootballDudes]

Great video! Thank you

[@OutsidebySide]

@FantasyFootballDudes Thank you for watching! 😀

[@clevelandmatheson983]

Great video for newbies.I just want to add one thing and please don’t be offended,you might want to get a designated mic,I was distracted by the background noise.Thumbs up 😎

[@OutsidebySide]

@Cleveland Matheson Thank you for watching our video and very happy for your feedback! A mic is definitely something we have discussed and we absolutely appreciate you letting us know that the audio needs improvement! If you haven’t already, we would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel so you can receive future RV or travel videos! 🤩

[@kaliriggins5466]

Awesome video and thanks for making it!

[@OutsidebySide]

@kalirighins5466 Thank you for watching & Happy New Year! 🥳

[@rachelskordahl7612]

this was so helpful!! thank you so much!!

[@OutsidebySide]

@rachelskordahl7612 Thanks for watching! 😀

[@BigG-xz8hp]

Very informative video, thanks!

[@OutsidebySide]

@user-zl3de9hq1y Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@stanpeterson8273]

Bleed the air out before turning on the water tank electric or gas. Electric elements will burn out without water and the gas ones will develop hot spots which could crack the tank.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Stan Peterson yes we agree but our water tank already has water in it since we use it often. The tank is completely empty when we winterize it. We appreciate the feedback and thank you for watching our video! 🤩

[@jeannemohan6579]

Thanks y'all, I learned a lot.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Jeanne Mohan We are so glad to hear our video has been helpful! Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@robertsoden2107]

Awesome

[@OutsidebySide]

@robertsoden2107 Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@BruhManFifFlo]

What happens if you’re hooked up electrical source & it’s starts to rain ?

[@OutsidebySide]

@BruhManFifFlo The electrical is protected at the campsites in an electrical box. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@boarderbm]

Curious what door catch you have above door preventing door from hitting awning. Mine is very similar tt but didnt come with one. Thanks

[@OutsidebySide]

@Brandon We have a gas spring that came with the trailer to hold the door open & prevents the door from hitting the awning. Thank you for watching our video & if you haven’t already, we would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel! 🤩

[@jasonburton3596]

Do you not drain your water heater?

[@OutsidebySide]

@Jason Burton Yes, we drain it when we put it in storage for winter. Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@SemiReTired]

Always flush your new water filters before hooking up to your trailer

[@OutsidebySide]

@Semi ReTired Great advice! Thank you for watching! 🤩

[@bigby1590]

Nice

[@OutsidebySide]

@big by Thank you for watching! 🤩

[@JustYourAvarageJoe]

You cross contaminated your grey and and black tank but using that hose to flush your grey tank

[@OutsidebySide]

@stephenponto7719 We appreciate you taking time to comment and watch our video. We are not cross contaminating. We do not drink the water from the faucet. 🤩

[@francesmendoza4554]

I need to know how to level it since you kinda cheated and used your stabilizer.

[@OutsidebySide]

@francesmendoza4554 We do have a more detailed video that can help you on our channel called Campsite RV Setup & Breakdown for newbies we think you will like. Thank you for watching!😀

[@microtechmachineshop]

one day i will own a rv... probably not

[@OutsidebySide]

@microtechmachineshop They are a lot of work but a lot of fun! Thank you for watching our video! 🤩

[@roysantiago829]

😊h😊😊😊c😊

[@OutsidebySide]

@roysantiago829 Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@beanoil]

Nice job on the video, very informative. Two suggestions, both dealing with water. The pressure regulator install is correct, but I suggest the water filter right after the regulator, then the hose to the rig. A 90 degree on the rig into the city water on the end of the hose is lighter than the filter. You can save some money over time by getting the Camco filter holder, and a regular whole house filter. Two 3/4 to garden hose connectors for connections, and just replace the elements. Initial expense, a bit, but elements are cheap, vs the in line filter. Also, water on first and purge air BEFORE power applied to the water heater. Turning on the water heater, the element begins heating immediately. If, for some reason, there is not enough water in the heater to cover the element, you are making a trip to Lowes or HD to get a replacement element, and that just cuts into relaxing.....Yes, I've done it, and I carry a spare element in the tool box.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Carr Estes We appreciate you watching our video and taking time to comment! Since making this video, we have definitely learned a few things and have made a few changes on our setup! We agree with what you are saying about the water heater. Sometimes we do put the water filter at the spigot if there is enough clearance between the spigot & the ground. In regards to the water filtration, we do have that in our home but feel as though we don’t have the space in our trailer storage. Wonderful recommendations! We definitely love hearing from our TT community and always learn new ideas from our viewers! If you haven’t already, we would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel! Thanks again! 🤩

[@edrickfrancis2169]

We did our first travel trailer camping trip this past weekend, made some mistakes. Looking at your video, I learned quite a few tips/tricks. You guys kept it simple!!! Thanks for the ideas

[@OutsidebySide]

@Edtick Francis Hope you had a wonderful time and glad to hear our video helped! It’s definitely a learning process and we are also still learning. Thank you for watching our video and we would love your support by subscribing to our channel if you haven’t already! 🤩

[@klif_n]

My wife and I are just getting our first trailer and this was extremely helpful. Thank you so much!!

[@OutsidebySide]

@Klif Congratulations on your first Travel Trailer and so glad to hear our video was helpful! Thank you for watching & please let us know if you have any additional questions! 🤩

[@thehustle8255]

@@OutsidebySide same, we just got a pioneer 275RE!

[@OutsidebySide]

@@thehustle8255 Nice! So happy for you guys! How are you liking your new trailer? 🤩

[@ingeniousviralproducts]

This is one of the best setup I've seen. Very thorough and informative for dummies like me. At the beginning, electric and water with following hoses (leave gray tank open). At end, clean tanks (black then gray) using rhino thing. And fill black tank with water with additives. Detach all hoses and electric wiring. Done!

[@OutsidebySide]

@Music in our Times This sounds exactly like we showed it in the video! Thank you for watching & so glad we could help! We would definitely appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel! Thanks again! 🤩

[@pineapplesmash6678]

Have a question about the water regulator that u have....when u turn the water on how do u know what pressure that regulator is set at....don't want it to blow your lines up to your RV if it's set to high from factory

[@pineapplesmash6678]

Just wondering if u have an answer to the question above yet

[@OutsidebySide]

@Pineapple Smash You have to be able to stop the flow of water to check the pressure. We have an off valve at the other end of the hose that connects to the trailer. When you turn the water on with the valve closed, it will give you a pressure reading. We set ours at 40 to 50 not to exceed 50. Hope this helps! 🤩

[@The8201]

Good video. We have the exact trailer. Dont turn on your water heater until you let the water fill the hot water tank failure to do so will burn out the heating coil. There is a safety switch by the coil located in the outside access panel area, switch if off when breaking camp and turn on when the tank is full then turn on the inside switch.

[@OutsidebySide]

@@The8201 Thank you! We appreciate the tip but we have since purchased a new trailer. Thank you for watching & happy camping! 🤩

[@julierojano4423]

Great video. Love that you guys added the breakdown. So many videos for set up and none for breakdown. We'll be purchasing our first ever travel trailer next week. Thank you so much for making and sharing this video!!

[@OutsidebySide]

@Julie Rojano Thank you so much for your sweet comment! We appreciate you watching the video & glad the video has helped! We would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel! 🤩 Happy Travels! 🚌

[@anthonysigman6138]

One thing I might mention is that I would highly recommend purging the lines of air before turning on the water heater. This reduces the risk of burning up an element or damaging the tank if for some reason it is not full.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Anthony Sigman yes, you are correct Sir and we appreciate you taking time to comment! Wonderful advice! That would have been great to include in the video. Thank you for watching and we would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel! 🤩

[@michaelcompton2543]

I was going to mention the same thing. Electric heating elements will burn out really quickly if the hot water tank is not full. Purging the lines is a simple way to make sure that there is water in the tank (you could also quickly flip the pressure release valve).

[@jetv1471]

Would it be so bad to hook up city water first and then the sewer hookup ? On average how often are water or electric hookups at the site messed up ?

[@OutsidebySide]

@jetv1471 It doesn’t matter the order. We have rarely had any issues with hookups at State Parks or campgrounds. Maybe once or twice only. Thanks for watching & happy camping! 😀

[@jetv1471]

@@OutsidebySide Ty for the fast reply !

[@ChristopherATX]

I must say, this has been one of the best videos I have seen so far. I am about to be a new RV owner and I feel like I am better prepared after watching this. Will be saving for later. Very valuable info and you both are wonderful at explaining. Hats off to y’all and I will be checking out your website and other videos. Thanks!

[@OutsidebySide]

@ChristopherATX We are so happy to hear that our video has been helpful and CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming RV! You will love the life. We made a more detailed setup & breakdown video that might help. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52YpGSBo7R1haM Happy camping & please reach out if you have any questions. That’s what we are here for! 🤩

[@LivingTheLifeIImagined]

I have had my travel trailer for about a month and have hooked up a few times but I still like looking at other hook ups because I’m always learning. Thank you #NewSubscriber

[@OutsidebySide]

@AfishalOne We are so our video has been helpful! Please reach out if you have any questions! Thank you for subscribing and happy camping! It’s such a fun life! 🤩

[@fun4x4]

Just returned home from our first trip in our trailer. I got it last November. Thanks to you and your content it was a success. Of course there were a couple of hiccups. We did not figure the gray tank would fill so quick. And it was a pain to get water connected without leaking. Teflon tape was my friend. It was a fun learning curve thankfully we stayed pretty close to home. Thank you for your insight

[@OutsidebySide]

@fun4x4 We are so happy to hear that your trip was a success and that our video was helpful! We suggest if you use pliers on the water connection it helps prevent leaks. Thanks for watching & feel free to reach out if you have any questions! 🤩

[@fun4x4]

Pliers were part of the problem. My 90degree fitting fell apart and went through 2 hose seals and then figured out it was the spicket was the problem which is where the teflon tape came in handy. And my brand new zero g hose started leaking. Luckily through the advice of one of your videos I had another hose on hand that also had not been used yet thank goodness

[@nancyhughes7339]

This video was by far the best I've seen. Very thorough and easy to watch. Step by step. I just purchased my first travel trailer and it put my mind at ease. Thanks.

[@OutsidebySide]

@nancyhughes7339 Congratulations on your new travel trailer and we are so happy to hear that our video has been helpful! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Happy camping! 🤩

[@rickysainjr839]

I just got the exact same trailer today, I travel for turbines and this is my first trailer ever, Thankyou so much for the video, I’m gonna be watching it like 30 times 😂

[@OutsidebySide]

@Ricky Sain Jr Congratulations on your new Travel Trailer! We are so glad to hear our video has helped you! Have you seen our walkthrough video? How are you liking yours? Please don’t forget to subscribe to our channel as we will be adding more educational videos about our TT! Thank you for watching! 🤩

[@michaelsonleitner5724]

Thank you! Watched your video as a refresher for our 3rd trip in our travel trailer, this time to Fort Richardson, TX. Y’all covered everything very well! Y’all stay safe!

[@OutsidebySide]

@Michael Sonleitner Thanks for coming back to this video as a refresher! We just released a newer and much more detailed video of the setup & breakdown that can help also. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52YpGSBo7R1haM Let us know how you like Fort Richardson! Please reach out if you have any questions! Happy camping to you & your family! 😄

[@DJ2Legit007]

I just purchased my first Travel Trailer this week and watched several set up videos but I have to say that I like your video the BEST!! I really love how you all showed how you flush out the black tank. Thanks so much for making this video. I'm so nervous yet so excited to get started!

[@OutsidebySide]

@DJ2Legit007 CONGRATULATIONS on your new camper! We are so happy to hear that our video was helpful! Since this video we have made several other videos to help newbies so we hope you subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. Thanks for watching and happy camping. 🤩

[@jasperthesweetlab7778]

Great video!! It is really helpful for newbies like me. I've got lots of information from this video. Thanks!!

[@OutsidebySide]

@Jasper The Sweet Lab So glad this video was informative and thank you for watching! 🤩

[@nicolemedina8084]

Great video, so easy to follow!! We pick up our first travel trailer tomorrow and can’t wait to use all your tips!!

[@OutsidebySide]

@nicolemedina8084 First & foremost, CONGRATULATIONS on your first travel trailer! We are so glad to hear our video has been helpful & thank you for your feedback! We hope you have subscribed to our channel! 🤩

[@rogerkrans624]

Great video. My wife and I are about to buy a camper (looking like the Wolf Pup) so we are binge watching videos. Thanks

[@OutsidebySide]

@Roger Krans First and foremost CONGRATULATIONS on getting your new camper soon! The Wolf Pups are great! Glad our video has helped! We would love for you to subscribe to our channel because in a couple weeks we will have a new RV setup & breakdown video coming out that has a lot more details in it. Things we have learned over the past year! We think it will definitely be beneficial! We hope you love the travel trailer life as much as we do & HAPPY CAMPING! 🤩

[@jackiemajor4409]

I’m looking for my first trailer and this video was what I needed!!! Thank you 😊

[@OutsidebySide]

@jackiemajor4409 We are so happy to hear! Congratulations on your first travel trailer! It’s a fun life. Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@journeyofmaida]

Thanks a bunch for us newbies! So ready for that RV life. Been on my mind for 10 yrs now.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Maida D. Sandoval So glad to hear our video has helped! We recently did another video that is a lot more detailed! There is no better time than the present! Lol. Hope you make it happen! It’s a super fun life! Thanks for watching our video and we hope you subscribe to our channel! 🤩

[@journeyofmaida]

@@OutsidebySide you're so welcome and definitely subscribed!

[@OutsidebySide]

@@journeyofmaida We appreciate you! Please let us know if you do get a travel trailer! 😄

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[@sailingbvi1]

Great video! Quick and simple, but all the important steps to set up and break down. I liked how calm you both were. I have heard that it is best to slow down and take your time during these steps.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Robert Lacourse Thank you for taking time to comment! Yes, we definitely agree it’s best to take more time to complete the steps thoroughly because one misses step could lead to a costly mistake. We are so glad to hear the video is easy to understand! Thanks again and we would appreciate your support by subscribing to our channel and joining our community! Happy Camping! 🤩

[@ralphb.3802]

First thing, Check the utilities First! Nothing worst than finding out the electric pedestal is wired wrong or no electricity or the water isn't working and you have to hook up and move to another site. This happened to me. Now I check them first. My ten step set up procedure... 1. Pull up to the site and look it over before pulling in. Look for overhead branches and debris on the ground, anything that would keep from pulling in. 2, Pull/back into site, check that the utilities work and will reach. Check that the water flows and the pedestal is wired correctly. Spray water faucet with Lysol. Look at sewer hook up for anything unusual. Go no Go. If all above checks out proceed, If not contact campground office to correct problem or get new site. 3. Level trailer side to side and see that steps clear. 4. Chock wheels. 5. Unhook trailer from Truck. 6. Level front to back. 7. Stabilizer jacks down. The rest in any order. 8. Connect water, electric, sewer, cable TV, if applicable. 9. Chairs, awning, table. 10. Cold beverage.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Ralphb.3802 We appreciate you taking time to list your setup and breakdown items. Great points! Thank you for watching & happy camping! 🤩

[@YoitzAdrian]

Great video! One thing I do suggest is to rinse out the “stinky slinky” with fresh water before putting it away

[@OutsidebySide]

@YoitzAdrian yes, great tip! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@jennifermitchell9282]

Wow just bought a camper from a friend total newbie! So appreciate your video, I subscribed and will go through all your videos. Thank you so very much!

[@OutsidebySide]

@jennifermitchell9282 CONGRATULATIONS on your new camper and we are so happy to hear you have joined our community! Thank you for your support! We do have another video out that is more detailed that we think will be helpful. Happy camping! 😀😀

[@tamidavidson6412]

How does the fridge stay cold when not hooked to electricity? The propane? Idk probably a dumb question...very new here

[@OutsidebySide]

@tamidavidson6412 There are no dumb questions when learning & we are here to help! We learn everyday. 😀 It depends on what kind of fridge you have. Some can run on a 12 volt battery which are in the newer trailers. Some can run on propane but they still use a battery in to the propane. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching and please let us know if you have any additional questions. 🤩

[@benjaminbrookins9273]

My wife and I just bought the exact same camper. Any regrets so far on terms of quality? Thanks for the video btw!

[@OutsidebySide]

@benjaminbrookins9273 Congratulations on your new camper! We did a video on our one year review you might like that can help you. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/el6Zf4mpbKp-pdk Please let us know if we can help with any further questions. Thanks for watching & happy camping! 🤩

[@tosh8377]

I’ve never heard that the stabilisers shouldn’t be used for levelling? Can you provide the source of your data? Great video BTW

[@OutsidebySide]

@tosh8377 Scissor Jacks are not designed to lift or level, only the larger hydraulic or electric on the larger 5th wheels are designed for leveling. Check your owners manual for your stabilizer specs. thanks for watching! 😀

[@theJoPanda]

From my understanding you drive around with full water tanks? I was told it could be damaging? I am very new to all this =]

[@OutsidebySide]

@TheJoPro It would be best to not drive with full tanks. A little in your fresh tank in case you need to pull over to use the restroom. Check out one of our last videos where we show you the step by step process on our RV Setup & Breakdown. It’s more detailed than this video. Thank you for watching! 🤩

[@BrittM643]

Great video! Thinking of going RVing with my partner and it'd be our first time.

[@OutsidebySide]

@BrittM643 You will love the RV life! Thanks for watching & happy camping! 🚌🥳

[@richfish3952]

When you initially hooked up your waste line, Did you attach the rhino flush? On the breakdown, it was just there all of a sudden?

[@OutsidebySide]

@Rich Fish Yes you are correct. We didn’t attach the Rhino Blaster Pro until we were ready to breakdown. Thank you for watching our video! 🤩

[@n539rv]

Should hold back your gray water and use it to flush behind your black water dump.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Mile Rhodes We always dump the black first. Thank you for watching our video and taking time to comment! 🤩

[@evelyncota471]

Thank you guys so much for taking the time to make this video! I wrote notes on all your tips jeje 💕

[@OutsidebySide]

@@evelyncota471 We are so happy to hear that our video has been helpful. Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@danf6208]

Thank I'm a newbie first time camping will be labor day weekend ty

[@OutsidebySide]

@danf6208 Wishing you the best & don’t forget we have a checklist on our website. Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@brittanybramblett288]

You two are very informative and break down what everything's purpose is for. We are new rv owners preparing for our 1st trip and we know NOTHING thank you for this video!

[@OutsidebySide]

@nrittanybramblet1288 Congratulations on your new RV! We are so happy to hear that our video has been helpful! Thank you for watching & happy camping! 🤩

[@krystalnoyes3781]

when do you add the rhino blaster? At the end of the trip before dumping or do you add it at the very beginning when you do setup and it stays on whole trip with valve open?

[@OutsidebySide]

@krystalnoyes3781 We add the rhino blaster at the end in order to flush your tanks. Use it if you don’t have an automatic flush. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@sunshinerays8960]

Great video. Plan to purchase one for my birthday gift!

[@OutsidebySide]

@sunshinerays8960 What a wonderful birthday gift! Happy upcoming birthday & thanks for watching! 🤩

[@noelybarra1769]

When driving, do you leave your refrigerator running on propane? 24/7?

[@OutsidebySide]

@noelybarra1769 We now have a new camper that has a 12 volt fridge which makes it easier to leave on. With the regular refrigerators, we do not recommend driving down the road with it on. We have done it but it can be dangerous. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@gregbrady8454]

I put a window in my bathroom so I can crap and watch the sunrise.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Greg Brady That sounds wonderful! 😂 🥳 We would love to see it! If you have time to email a pic, our email is [e-mail]. Just the window, not you crapping! Lol. Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@rockkilgore8739]

Enjoyed the video. Very informative. Good Stuff!

[@OutsidebySide]

@rockkilgore8739 Thank you for watching & hope our video has helped! 😀

[@marlenen96]

Question I was told to sanitize my water tank before I can use it could you help on what to buy and use

[@OutsidebySide]

@marlenen96 We have never sanitized our water tank but we have heard of people using bleach to sanitize. Make sure to rinse thoroughly. We don't use our tank for drinking water. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@growingthangs]

Thanks so much thinking of getting an rv this video makes the thought less scary

[@OutsidebySide]

@growingthangs Yes, it can be scary at first, but hopefully our video helps! Thanks for watching and happy camping! 😊

[@chrisirwin1648]

What size is your television? Is it mounted directly to the side of the cabinet?

[@OutsidebySide]

@chrisirwin1648 It's a 32" and we added a swivel TV mount. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@stevieweivie8433]

This city boy is so grateful 🙏

[@OutsidebySide]

@Stevie Weivie We are so happy to hear our video has been helpful! We just released a new setup & breakdown that is more detailed we also think will be beneficial: Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52YpGSBo7R1haM Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe to our channel & happy camping! 🤩

[@cdawgRJ]

Just bought a trailer and LOVED your video

[@OutsidebySide]

@cdawgRJ CONGRATULATIONS on your new travel trailer! We are so happy you stopped by! We recently released a newer and much more detailed video of the setup & breakdown that can help also. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52YpGSBo7R1haM Thank you for watching & happen camping! 🥳

[@countrygirlandthecity]

Great video! I need to know where I can get a U.S. sticker like the one on your rv door

[@OutsidebySide]

@countrygirlandthecity Thank you! Here is the Amazon link to the US sticker. We love it and hope you enjoy yours! a.co/d/8r0Rstl Thanks for watching and happy camping! :)

[@kcbmw]

The only thing that I was taught differently was leave you safety chains on until the hitch is off so if by chance it does roll it stays on the truck. Great video guys 👍

[@OutsidebySide]

@kcbmw That is a great idea and we appreciate you taking time to comment. We hope you have subscribed to our channel for more informational videos. We appreciate your support! 🤩

[@joespicer5040]

That's a really good idea I thought the same thing about the chains, also be nice to leave camper hooked up to the truck until it was level left and right.

[@joespicer5040]

Nice informative video.

[@OutsidebySide]

@@joespicer5040 That sounds like a wonderful idea and we appreciate you mentioning this. We appreciate your thoughts and thank you for watching our video! Hope you have subscribed to our channel as well.

[@brycegraves4874]

Awesome video thank you it’s very helpful

[@OutsidebySide]

@brycegraves4874 we are so happy to hear that our video was helpful! Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@sharongibson5916]

Great video for newbies. I learned some things I needed to change in my electrical hookup and unhook. One thing that I noticed on hooking up your chains to your vehicle receiver. I believe I saw your breakaway cable braided through your chain. Your breakaway cable should be attached to your vehicle receiver as an individual connection separate from the chains and a bit shorter than your chains. There are some excellent videos on hooking up a breakaway cable and explanation as to why it should be a separate hookup.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Sharon Gibson Thank you for watching our video! Since making this video, we have made changes as well including our breakaway cable which is set up exactly like you are describing! This video was made when we purchased the trailer. The problem was that the cable was too long & we had to improvise at that time. We appreciate your feedback and observation! 🤩

[@Aaron-ii5tx]

Level needs to be in center to find true level being to far to one side doesn’t give you a true level 😊

[@OutsidebySide]

@Aaron-ii5tx You are correct! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@jtoepke9763]

We purchased a EzStorHitch for the recurve head & bars

[@OutsidebySide]

@ J Toepke We will definitely have to look into that! We ended up making a hitch docking station. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXOuq4Kabp14osk Thank you for watching our video! 🤩

[@limeboys2356]

Hi we’re thinking about getting a toy hauler what size is that?

[@OutsidebySide]

@Lime boys ours is a 17ft! Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@dust7o619]

Thank you nice couple for everything🫶

[@OutsidebySide]

@dust7o619 Thank you for watching! 🫶

[@KittensInClover]

Excellent video. Thank you so much.

[@OutsidebySide]

@KitteninClover Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@kenpanfile3825]

I really liked the way u explained the gray tank. I usually empty it and leave but now I will be buying the extra hookup for the sewer line with the hose to clean the tank better. Thanks

[@OutsidebySide]

@ken panfile, so glad this video was able to help. We put the link in the description for the Rhino Blaster Pro. This is the one with the gate valve. Thank you for watching! 🤩

[@markbarry7861]

Excellent video. Thank you!!!

[@OutsidebySide]

@markbarry7861 Thanks for watching! 😀

[@VayaconChupacabra]

Let's see if we can get an Oregon sticker on that there travel map.

[@OutsidebySide]

@Chupacabra That is definitely the plan for 2024! We cannot wait to get to the PNW! Hope you guys are loving it up there! 🎉🤩

[@Timrathmore]

😂😂😂 loved the video....yes shit rolls down hill 😅😅😅

[@OutsidebySide]

@Timrathmore Yes it does! Lol. 😂Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@rellis12336]

Even tho its our poo…. Its still poo💀💀💀💀 best vid ever

[@OutsidebySide]

@rellis12336 😂😂 Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@codybaker2599]

did you cross your safety chains? violation if not

[@OutsidebySide]

@codybaker2599 Our chains do not cross unfortunately. We made a video about that. Thank you for your concern and happy camping!

[@garycooper2738]

Is there a certain kind of toilet paper you have to use

[@OutsidebySide]

@garycooper2738 yes, there is toilet paper made for RVs that breakdown better than conventional TP, however we made the decision in the beginning to not put any TP in our black tank. The RV TP will breakdown & dissolve faster, but tends to stick on the walls of the tank and can also affect your tank level sensor. Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@bryanpergakis]

Great video, thank you!

[@OutsidebySide]

@bryanpergakis Thanks for watching! 😀

[@danielhirsch6013]

I'm a beginner! Good start for me ! Tks

[@OutsidebySide]

@danielhirsch6013 Congratulations & happy to hear our video was helpful! Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@AngelLLopezjr-mz6bu]

Does all those adapters come with the camper?

[@OutsidebySide]

@AngelLLopezjr-mz6bu They do not. The only thing that comes with the camper is an extension cord. Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@JustYourAvarageJoe]

Also your supposed to cris cross your safty chains

[@OutsidebySide]

@stephenponto7719 You are correct about crossing the safety chains however, ours is a bit different. We made a video on why we don’t cross our chain. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGXOaKekg9KGqKs